The top 15 things Houstonians love to hate

There is a strong sense of solidarity in Houston. We all face the struggle of horrible traffic, insane humidity and being in the shadow of “hipper” Texas cities. Here are the top 15 things our newsroom came up with detailing what Houstonians love to hate. Sound off in the comments with your own picks.

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Dallas, because it's just what we do.

Dallas, because it's just what we do.

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Traffic. Houston traffic rivals Los Angeles as the worst.

Traffic. Houston traffic rivals Los Angeles as the worst.

Photo: Gary Fountain / For the Chronicle

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The Tennessee Titans. We do like watching them get beat up though.

The Tennessee Titans. We do like watching them get beat up though.

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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People who need sauce for their BBQ.

People who need sauce for their BBQ.

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Construction. Constant construction.

Construction. Constant construction.

Photo: Chon file

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The phrase "Houston, we have a problem."

The phrase "Houston, we have a problem."

Photo: Chron file

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Hearing how cool Austin is.

Hearing how cool Austin is.

Photo: SAEN

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All of you new people.

All of you new people.

Photo: Todd Spoth / For the Chronicle

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Going outside the Loop, except for barbecue and crawfish-related reasons.

Going outside the Loop, except for barbecue and crawfish-related reasons.

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Hurricanes, which could always ruin your vacation plans.

Hurricanes, which could always ruin your vacation plans.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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The cowboy stereotype gets real old, but only until RodeoHouston time, when we really play it up.

The cowboy stereotype gets real old, but only until RodeoHouston time, when we really play it up.